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Protecting oceans and waterways is not only about large-scale policies or cleanup actions. It also begins with everyday choices — how we consume, what we buy, how we dispose of materials, and whether we question habits that contribute to pollution. This idea is central to the educational vision of Y-EDCO. The project aims to support […]

Why Plastic Pollution Does Not End When It Leaves Our Sight Plastic pollution is often associated with visible litter on beaches or floating waste in rivers and seas. But one of the most important messages behind Y-EDCO is that plastic does not stop being harmful once it becomes less visible. Larger plastic items can break

Many products today claim to be green, eco-friendly, natural, or sustainable. But how can young people know which claims are real and which ones are misleading? Y-EDCO addresses this question through its educational module on greenwashing and conscious choices. The module helps learners understand how marketing can sometimes make products appear more environmentally friendly than

Environmental challenges can also become opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive social impact. Y-EDCO introduces young people to this idea through educational content focused on sustainable business models, circular economy thinking, and social impact projects. One of the project’s modules explores how problems such as plastic waste, food waste, e-waste, and resource inefficiency can inspire

Young people play a central role in protecting rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans from plastic pollution. Through its educational resources and upcoming activities, Y-EDCO encourages youth to become active changemakers in their communities. One of the project’s learning modules focuses on community engagement and clean water initiatives. It introduces young people to practical ways of

Y-EDCO is developing a set of innovative educational materials designed to help young people understand plastic pollution, microplastics, circular economy, green choices, and community action. A key feature of the project is the use of Augmented Reality to make environmental education more interactive. Instead of relying only on traditional learning materials, Y-EDCO combines presentations, posters,

The Y-EDCO consortium is preparing for an upcoming youth workshop dedicated to responsible plastic use, cleaner oceans, and healthier waterways. The workshop is part of Work Package 4, which focuses on youth awareness of responsible plastic use for cleaner oceans and waterways. Its aim is to bring young people closer to the environmental challenges caused

The Y-EDCO project has reached an important midterm stage, marking the transition from planning and development toward testing, implementation, and wider engagement with young people, educators, and local communities. Y-EDCO – Youth EDucation on responsible use of plastics for Cleaner Oceans and waterways – is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to raising awareness among young people

We are happy to announce that the second Y-EDCO newsletter is now available! As the Y-EDCO project reaches the halfway point of its 24-month journey, this issue presents the latest progress, achievements and next steps of the partnership. The newsletter covers the period from autumn 2025 to spring 2026 and highlights how the project is

In 2026, plastic pollution is no longer a distant environmental issue—it is moving throughEurope’s rivers, collecting in lakes, and building up in oceans that millions of people depend on.For young people growing up today, the reality is clear: the choices society makes now willdetermine the future of Europe’s waterways.Across Europe, plastic waste remains enormous. Recent